CEOMOM 2020 Holiday Gift Guide

GROW DIAMOND BUNDLE (MEDIUM
POROSITY)
Recommended for medium porosity wavy, curly, kinky, coily hair. Repair, grow,
protect, cleanse, condition, nourish and style with this all inclusive bundle.
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"My daughter inspired OrganiGrow because she inspired
me to wear my own natural hair while teaching her to
embrace and love hers."
ANTI-AGING BUNDLE
Our Anti-Aging Bundle is great for keeping your face timeless all day with an
amazing day and night regimen. This bundle has been known to help smooth
wrinkles, fade dark spots, and moisturize your skin. Our Ultra Hydro Night Cream
evens out skin tone to reveal a clearer, brighter complexion while helping prevent
future pigmentation. As a bonus, we have included our Ultra Healing Eye Cream
containing Hyaluronic Acid, which is known for its ability to reduce wrinkles and
dark circles. This combination of "age defying” products is for anyone looking to
hydrate while aiding their skin with intense antioxidants that produce smooth
and glowing results!
Photo Credit: OrganiCo

Photo Credit: Mala Deepak

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The KidRaq brand was created by a
woman of color who also happens to be a
single mom. To my knowledge, no other
children’s eyewear brand can make that
claim. That’s why it’s important that
KidRaq empowers children and families.
As a single mom who has learned a few
things about turning stumbling blocks
into stepping stones, I believe that I have
a moral and ethical responsibility to do
what I can to support others. I routinely
volunteer to work with youth and
families. I believe strongly in mentorship,
and because of that, I’m always looking
to give young people an opportunity to
develop their talent and skills by working
with the brand.
KiidRaq also offers cool silhouettes in
fun colors and matching styles for kids
and their parents, each with an
affirmation engraved in the temple as a
permanent reminder to be your best self.
KidRaq Empowers Children
Photo Credit: Tolliver Boyz Photography

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Raquel Smith, KidRaq Founder

Photo Credit: Channdaily
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Photo Credit: Esther Huynh

What makes What Little Wonder stand out from competitors?
Each and every item is thoughtfully curated and I hone in on certain color
palettes that work well across all items in the shop. Our shop makes it easy to
mix and match a handful of products to create the perfect gift from various
brands. Also, What Little Wonder is unique because as a small shop, we support
other small (to mid-sized) independent and mama owned brands in efforts to
expose our moms to fresh, new product that they may not find on their own. I
feel it’s important as a small shop to support other small brands. I’m
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very
mindful in offering products at price points that make sense for our customers;
babies are expensive and there’s no reason to break the bank just to have cool
products for your little one. As our little shop grows and offers more items, we
will maintain that “small shop” feel. That’s extremely important, because aside
from providing products to our mamas, I want to build and maintain a
relationship with our customers.
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What are your Naturalicious must-haves for the winter
season?
My top winter must-haves are the Naturalicious Step 2:
Moisture Infusion Styling Creme and Step 3: Divine Shine
Moisture Love & Frizz Fighter. The air is exceptionally dry
in winter months, in most environments, which wreaks
havoc on our hair. It makes hair drier, and more prone to
brittleness and breakage. Using these two products daily
keeps hair hydrated and breakage free while full of shine
and volume.

What are your signature products?
My signature products are all in the Naturalicious
Hello Gorgeous System. It's 3 easy-to-use, plantbased
products that deliver the results of 12
products! Better hair in half the time. It's literally
my favorite thing!
What inspired you to create the Naturalicious
brand?
I started in my kitchen with $32 in the bank. I was a
newly single mother to my then-2-year-old son,
recently divorced from an emotionally and
physically abusive marriage. At the time, I was
having an extremely hard time finding hair care
products that worked great for my coily hair, were
vegan, and didn't force me to spend hours managing
my hair. As a new mom with no help, I needed to
look and feel great about myself and my beauty, but
I couldn't afford to spend a ton of time doing my
hair. I couldn't find a solution to my problem, so I
created it. They say "the struggle is real" when it
comes to managing textured hair, so I created the
first patented system that makes it effortless, giving
our customers better hair in half the time.
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Describe the House of Merci woman?
A Merci woman is mature in age and wisdom.
She is a career professional or
entrepreneur/mompreneur who juggles life by
calendars, cell phones or iPads. She is usually
on the go but family and her girlfriends are
always a source of recharge and connection.
She knows what she wants in life and in her
closet. She enjoys a great event with great food
and spirits. She is a woman who has worked
hard for her accomplishments and enjoys the
fruits of her labor!
Photo By Vendor Latiste

What inspired you to create House of Merci?
My inspiration came from the women in my family and
their group friends. They were always "put together"
and styled in their best fashions from head to toe. I was
inspired by the feminine touches of the heels, colorful
statement pieces and clutches that were paired with
the classiest dress or two piece suit. I wanted to bring
femininity back in the form of Diahann Carroll and
Lena Horne with a modern twist. I felt that this woman
was missing in the fashion world, boutiques and stores
were catering to the appeal of the younger woman and
of a certain size woman. As the creator, it was my
mission to ensure that EVERY woman, no matter the
size or shape felt confident and powerful in their style.